Sok - Module 2

Classical Aesthetics
Rationality : rational is originally the exercise of reason , the way humans come to conclusions based on knowledge & good Judgement
Greek philosophers
Plato : 429 - 347 BC. Aristotle : 384-322 BC
Plato : the highest form of pure thought is in mathematics

Plato : theory of forms
Ideal form : is seen into the mind , perfect . The world of the ideal form is rational & unchanging
Ideal forms are superior to the phisical forms r perfect beauty itself made by god himself
The few instances of beauty in our world is when something reminds us of pur he image of the ideal form of beauty that we see in our mind

Physical form : is that which we see in the world ( material form )
This form includes the artistic form -Art was just a copy or imitation of the physical - therefore a copy of copy